#NYFW Backstage Hair Report: Katie Gallagher SS 2015

It’s always a good time backstage with CATWALK by TIGI® Global Creative Director Nick Irwin, who was at the helm of creating what he called a “chill and pared down look” to accompany Katie Gallagher‘s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Fantasm. Make no mistake: Irwin emphasized that pared down did not mean plain, but rather, a reflection of the cool girl in New York City who represents the fact that “every girl ties her hair back” in the spring/summer and aims for that “effortless” beachy texture.

In stark contrast to last season, the look emphasized a less theatrical head shape overall – keeping hair as close to its natural look and volume as possible. The models’ hair was kept clean and prepped simply just with dry shampoo. In addition, we spotted a minimal number of brushes in sight(!) – Irwin noted that they were not brushing through hair but using fingers to run through hair instead to keep texture soft and gently tousled. To further complement certain looks in the collection, tulle acted as a delicate veil over the models’ faces and was worked right into the tousled hair.

#2: Create a center part about an inch long from the hairline to just before the crown. Pull hair back while maintaining the part. Tuck behind ears and secure in a ponytail just above the nape (keeping natural hairline exposed).

#3: Separate a half inch piece of hair from the pony and wrap around an elastic. Secure with a bobby pin, hidden.

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